Medicare identifies ongoing quality of care concerns at CHI St. Luke's Health Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Federal government found surgical sponge, towel, and cervical equipment left inside patients.
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Patient safety
Unnecessary episiotomy medical malpractice in Texas
When an OB/GYN performs an unneeded episiotomy cut during labor and delivery, it can cause big problems for the woman
Compare birth-related complication rates of 18 Houston hospitals
I bet you won't find this information available on hospital websites
Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome: Pregnancy complications you should know about
These potentially life-threatening conditions should be identified and treated during good prenatal care
The secret deadly risks of plastic & cosmetic surgery: What you should know
Some common elective procedures have a death rate of 1 in 3,000
What you should know about the unique risks of using a compounding pharmacy
Patient alleges pharmacy filled prescription at over 50,000 times the dosage prescribed by her doctor
Stroke diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and medical malpractice
Study shows that hospitals participating in the 'Get With the Guidelines' program are doing a better job in promptly treating ischemic strokes
What you should know about the rising rate of pregnancy-related deaths of mothers
Most maternal pregnancy deaths are avoidable
Texas bariatric weight loss surgery and medical malpractice
Some surgeons don't explain the real risks and complications of new and old procedures
Three steps to avoid getting bad advice when you call your doctor's office
The person answering the phone and giving advice may not be a licensed nurse or health care provider